Today would be the first day, my first “encounter” as it is now known.
I was nervous and barely slept last night. All I could think about was the months and months that had gone into making today happen. I would say there are many jokes about this service in the media. But I don’t want to be here. I don’t want to give up ten years of my life, no matter how thrilling it may seem. I reread the email confirming my drafting into service multiple times last night.
Dear Michael,
Congratulations, you have met all of the qualifications and are now drafted into the United States Repopulation Expansion Procreation Obstetric Program. Due to very tight resources, there is no exception for men who meet all qualifications and are drafted. You must participate or face criminal trial.
As you know, we have endured 5 years of tremendous loss and 2 years of rebirth, due to the Alabama Flu. The flu caused untold loss of life and has devastated the world’s population. We in the United States lost 75 percent of the male population and 40 percent of the female population. In addition, those stricken face long term and irreversible damage to the male reproductive anatomy. Currently only one percent of men globally are still able to reproduce. That is why you are so important to the long term health and strength of our country. You will be part of our country’s regrowth through the REPOP program. Without you we may never recover.